The City of Grandview sought to reinvent the park in which their showcase community center "The View" resides, recognizing that a building this beautiful and modern needed an equally inspiring outdoor experience. So, they set out to create one of the most unique destination playgrounds in the metro. 

Brumble's Forest is the brain child of Lara Justesen and Elizabeth Nelson, who lead the team of architects and engineers in developing the recreational homestead of enchanted character Brumble Pondswatter. The playground's full design includes sub-themed areas like Slideaway Hill, Pondswatter Swamp, and Brumble's Tree-top Hideaway.

Tracing a set of odd-looking footprints in the path, you'll discover Brumble's freinds: Dodo, Indri and high up in Brumble's treehouse, the Sloth. Each of the animals were chosen because they are extinct (or near extinct) to provide opportunities for nature-play to turn into nature-learning, while still having lots of fun.

The park redesign incorporated improved access to underutilized areas and augmented stormwater management within the park.